Learning Based on Fear is Not Learning

Why Joy in Learning Matters to Me

Illustration by the author

I was in second standard when I was hit by my teacher in front of the entire class for securing a zero score on a surprise test. I remember that she was distributing answer sheets one-at-a-time and asking students collect them from her as she stood right at the front of the classroom. The mini-me, carefree and fun, went to the front as she…